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The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't

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Book Synopsis: “...an engaging and enlightening account from which we all can benefit.”—The Wall Street Journal

A better way to combat knee-jerk biases and make smarter decisions, from Julia Galef, the acclaimed expert on rational decision-making.

When it comes to what we believe, humans see what they want to see. In other words, we have what Julia Galef calls a “soldier” mindset. From tribalism and wishful thinking, to rationalizing in our personal lives and everything in between, we are driven to defend the ideas we most want to believe—and shoot down those we don’t. But if we want to get things right more often, argues Galef, we should train ourselves to have a “scout” mindset. Unlike the soldier, a scout’s goal isn’t to defend one side over the other. It’s to go out, survey the territory, and come back with as accurate a map as possible. Regardless of what they hope to be the case, above all, the scout wants to know what’s actually true.

In The Scout Mindset, Galef shows that what makes scouts better at getting things right isn’t that they’re smarter or more knowledgeable than everyone else. It’s a handful of emotional skills, habits, and ways of looking at the world—which anyone can learn. With fascinating examples ranging from how to survive being stranded in the middle of the ocean, to how Jeff Bezos avoids overconfidence, to how superforecasters outperform CIA operatives, to Reddit threads and modern partisan politics, Galef explores why our brains deceive us and what we can do to change the way we think.

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Looking to make smarter decisions and combat knee-jerk biases? Look no further than "The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't" by Julia Galef. This acclaimed expert on rational decision-making provides an engaging and enlightening account that will benefit you in every aspect of your life. Don't settle for biased thinking – upgrade to a scout mindset and see the world with clarity.

Are you tired of being driven by tribalism and wishful thinking? It's time to break free from the confines of a "soldier" mindset and become a scout. With a scout mindset, your goal is not to defend one side or another, but to gather information, survey the territory, and come back with an accurate map of reality. Julia Galef explores this mindset and provides practical advice on cultivating it, so you can learn to make decisions based on what's actually true.

Contrary to popular belief, being a scout doesn't require superhuman intelligence or extensive knowledge. It's about developing emotional skills, habits, and a different perspective on the world. In "The Scout Mindset," Galef reveals these secrets that can be learned by anyone. Prepare to be amazed by fascinating examples of survival in extreme situations, the strategies of successful entrepreneurs like Jeff Bezos, the superior decision-making skills of superforecasters, and even the lessons we can learn from modern partisan politics.

Don't let your brain deceive you any longer. Take control of your thinking and unlock your true potential with "The Scout Mindset." Get your copy now and start making better decisions that will set you on the path to success. Click here to order now!

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